Biological Symbiosis

The power to gain powers by hosting physical/organic beings in one's body. Variation of Symbiosis. Not to be confused with Gestalt Form.

Also Called

• Bio Symbiosis
• Organic Life Symbiosis

Capabilities

The user can gain powers by hosting physical/organic beings in one's body. The beings can come in a variety of forms (animals, monsters, chimeric creatures, artificial life forms, extraterrestrials, etc.). They can live inside the host and be utilized according to the need. Often, the host will be able to manifest specialized abilities like enhanced physical power, heightened intelligence and instincts, shapeshifting and even a more robust physique, due to the symbiote's influence.

As a living, possibly intelligent being, the symbiote will most likely do what it can to ensure the welfare of its host so the relationship can continue successfully. As with other forms of Symbiosis, it can come with a price.

Applications

• Adaptive Appearance
• Bio-Energy Manipulation
• Biological Manipulation
• Life Link
• Physical Augmentation
  • Enhanced Health
  • Enhanced Instincts
  • Enhanced Intelligence
  • Enhanced Senses
  • Enhanced Strength
  • Enhanced Survivability
• Regeneration Manipulation
• Symbiotic Connection
• Symbiotic Transformation

Variations

• Animalia Symbiosis
  • Alien Symbiosis
• Disease Symbiosis
• Fungal Symbiosis
• Plant Symbiosis
• Poison Symbiosis
• Slime Symbiosis

Associations

• Organic Manipulation
• Symbiosis
  • Technorganic Symbiosis
• Symbiotic Costume

Limitations

• The physical being may take over the host's body (Possession).
• The symbiote's weaknesses may be passed onto the host.
• The symbiote may require certain conditions/substances (food, water, etc.) to survive.
• Powerful physical beings may harm or even destroy the host.
• Extended bond may result in permanent merge between host and symbiote.

Known Users

Gallery

Klyntar/Symbiote Hosts (Marvel Comics)

The Carnage symbiote (Marvel Comics) is bonded directly to the bloodstream of its host, Cletus Kasady.

The Symbiote Soldiers (Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite) are B.O.W.s augmented by bonding with symbiotes.

Parasite hosts (Skullgirls) have symbiotes living in them, granting them access to many different powers and techniques.

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